What is important to you?

Determine what is important for you in choosing treatment for your wrist ganglion. Choose the statement that fits you best. Move the orange triangle towards the statement you prefer.

No surgical treatment

I am worried about having surgery.

Surgery to remove it

The idea of surgery doesn’t bother me.

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No surgical treatment

I can’t wait 6 to 12 months for the stiffness and pain of surgery to resolve.

Surgery to remove it

As long as the worst of it’s over with a month or so, I’ll be fine.

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No surgical treatment

I prefer the bump to surgery and a scar.

Surgery to remove it

I prefer surgery and a scar in order to remove the bump.

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No surgical treatment

I’m reassured knowing that if I’m not happy with the result of non-operative treatment, I can have surgery later.

Surgery to remove it

I’m comfortable knowing that surgery is irreversible.

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Your choice

What is your preference?

No surgical treatment

Surgery to remove it

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How certain are you about this decision?

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Very certain

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